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Voltify Secures $30M to Retrofit Diesel Trains with Batteries

3/31/2026

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Voltify, a Philadelphia startup, has raised $30 million in seed funding to develop a battery-powered retrofit for diesel locomotives.
Founded by Dafna Langer and Alon Kessel, Voltify aims to retrofit diesel trains with battery power and dynamic charging.
The approach could reduce energy costs for rail operators by over 20% and lower carbon emissions.
The company has signed a pilot with a major rail operator and plans to launch later this year.

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Voltify, a Philadelphia startup, has raised $30 million in seed funding to develop a battery-powered retrofit for diesel locomotives.
Founded by Dafna Langer and Alon Kessel, Voltify aims to retrofit diesel trains with battery power and dynamic charging.
The approach could reduce energy costs for rail operators by over 20% and lower carbon emissions.
The company has signed a pilot with a major rail operator and plans to launch later this year.